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Get news from across Alaska each weekday evening from the stations of Alaska Public Media News. With a central news room in Anchorage and 25 stations spread across the state, we capture the news in the Voices of Alaska and share them with the world. Tune in to your local Alaska Public Media News station, visit us online at alaskapublic.org or subscribe to the Alaska News Nightly podcast right here. This is the complete 30-minute program as aired on stations. A separate feed is available with individual news articles.
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Disagreement in Valdez over how to prevent an oil spill at the end of the trans-Alaska pipeline. Plus, former Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson enters the crowded 2026 race for governor. And, the story of a Cuban Architect turned Anchorage artist, and the nun who helped him find his talent.
How far does this year's PFD go after inflation? An economist does the math. Plus, events around the state recognize the harmful legacy of the boarding school era. And, how a Fairbanks man's love for balloon animals blew up into a full time career.
Anchorage struggles to find the funds to repair the Performing Arts Center. Also, more than a dozen Alaska public radio stations receive funding to help keep the lights on. And volunteers in Juneau provide free meals to homeless residents.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski worries about checks on the President's actions during a government shutdown. Plus, staff at multiple Alaska newspapers resign over forced changes to a story. And, meet the Iñupiaq artist behind a major art installation coming to the Anchorage museum.
A Trump Administration ruling threatens the future of the Native Village of Eklutna's gaming hall. Plus, it's been 10 years since Anchorage expanded civil rights protections to include gender identity and sexual orientation. And, Interior Alaska will soon be getting its first Veteran Cemetery.
Speakers call for compassion and open dialogue at an Anchorage memorial for Charlie Kirk. Plus, Juneau residents will soon decide whether to change the city's sales tax. And, while eyes are on Katmai for Fat Bear Week, Sitkans prepare for a big week of their own.
The proposed gasline attracts new agreements, but a final construction decision, and the cost, are still unknown. Plus, hear from fans around the world about the Katmai tradition that puts eyes on Alaska. And, Anchorage Police say upcoming tech upgrades will make their responses more informed.
Sudden changes to H1-B work visas could spell trouble for Alaska's many foreign teachers. Plus, healthcare providers worry mixed vaccine messaging could lead to lower rates in Alaska. And, an Iditarod veteran recommends changes to the race, which he says has gotten too fast, to the detriment of dogs and mushers.
Health insurance costs could spike dramatically for some Alaskans due to expiring subsidies. Plus, the Anchorage Mayor's office rolls out the latest proposal to make housing easier to build. And, remembering the life of Mary Shields, the first woman to complete the Iditarod.
Sen. Dan Sullivan and the Secretary of Labor tout potential jobs from the proposed gasline. Plus, a UAF project to map critical mineral potential hasn't seen any of its promised federal money. And, Alaska centenarians share their life stories and secrets for a long life as part of a statewide project.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski works to find the middle ground to avoid a government shutdown. Also, Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall is headed to the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. And a remodeled school library stokes creativity in Anchorage.
An inventory of landslides in Alaska goes live, in an effort to understand the risk and prepare for more in the future. Also, a lawsuit over the state's backlog for food assistance applications rolls on. And warm water around Sitka brings a rare opportunity to fish for tuna.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski questions the recently-fired CDC director about RFK Jr.'s sweeping changes. Plus, Anchorage begins enforcing a new ordinance targeting illegal camping. And the Anchorage school district loses a $3.3 million grant for career and technical education.
Disagreement in Washington over whether unleashing Alaska's energy potential includes renewables. Plus, a small plane makes a brief stop on the Seward highway. And, next year's Yukon Quest Alaska will start, and end, in Fairbanks.
The Alaska Legislature prepares to sue the governor over an executive order they argue is invalid. Plus, major upcoming North Slope oil projects are on-track or even ahead of schedule. And, a La Niña climate pattern is expected this Winter, but its effects are less certain.
Advocates criticize a possible reduction in tribal support at the USDA. Plus, a recent Delta Junction farm sale might be the biggest of its kind in state history. And, Juneau has a growing problem with abandoned and stray cats.
Conservative blogger Suzanne Downing resigns from the website she originally founded. Plus, despite less available funding, advocates say renewable energy is needed in rural communities. And recent grants for community gardens seek to boost food security in Sitka.
High mortgages are leading to high rents and pricing Alaskans out of homes. Plus, record-breaking rains in the Northwest Arctic threaten communities with flooding and erosion. And a new shuttle aims to bridge a food security gap for several Anchorage neighborhoods.
Alaska test scores showed little improvement last year, and advocates disagree about how to bring them up. Plus, Alaska's youngest female convicted murderer is freed after 40 years in prison. And how one man's love of sea shanties started a community tradition.
Political observers ask, "what will Mary Peltola do in 2026?" Plus, the University of Alaska system considers removing affirmative action language from its policies. And, you can get soft serve in Aniak now, thanks to one woman's craving.
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Just listening to these remarks shows America that We should NOT fund Public broadcasting anymore. It is disgusting, one sided & biased.